Breaking: Military Coup Attempt Underway in Turkey

Turkish military, in statement, says it has taken over the country, citing ‘democratic order, human rights’ – Reuters

Part of the military is attempting a coup in Turkey, the country’s Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said, following reports of military jets and helicopters flying low over Ankara and Istanbul.

“Some people took illegal action outside of the chain of command,” Yildirim told news network NTV. “The government elected by the people remains in charge. This government will only go when the people say so,” he added.

A military helicopter has reportedly opened fire in the district of Ankara where the Turkish National Intelligence Organization headquarters is situated.